Buying a Digital Oscilloscope.

[Steamysteve]

I am replacing one of my old CRT Oscilloscopes with a Digital version. I am looking for recommendations - under £250 hopefully. Does anyone have experience of the FNIRSI range of oscilloscopes - they are reasonably priced but what is the quality like?

 

[bertus]

Hello,

For what applications do you want to use the scope?
What features do you need?
https://www.cwtouchkeyer.com/best-digital-oscilloscopes/
https://www.mouser.com/pdfdocs/Tektronix12_things_to_consider1.pdf

Bertus

 

[Steamysteve]

Hi Bertus. I need a 'scope for general monitoring of electronic circuits, setting up RF transmitters, fault-finding digital and analogue circuits, test and repairs to audio equipment, etc.
Portability is a useful feature too. I have looked at Telequipment, Tektronics, and used most makes in the past but now just need something for occasional hobby use.
Thank you for the links to the reviews - these are most useful, except that the ones I have been able to find prices for are aimed at 'professionals', not hobbyists!
I am looking at the currently available brands, e.g. Hantek, Rigol, Siglent, Owon, & Hanmatek, but I have no experience of using these products. I am looking to spend up to £200.00 so some of these will not be applicable, but if you or anyone is able to offer me their thoughts or experience and offer recommendations for the most suitable oscilloscopes I would be very grateful. As I mentioned - I am looking for anyone's experience of the FNIRSI range of oscilloscopes - they appear to be good value for money but are they really?

Thanks,
Steve. G8DMS

 

[bertus]

Hello,

You might want to read the following primer on digital scopes:
https://download.tek.com/document/03W_8605_6.pdf
You could also have a look at https://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/ and look for information posted by user tautech.

You can also have a look at this thread on EEVblog:
https://eevblog.com/forum/testgear/digital-oscilloscope-comparison-chart/

Bertus

 

[Steamysteve]

Bertus,
Thank you for this post. The Tektronix one is a very useful refresher course for me! The 'allaboutcircuits' website has lots of interesting information but I didn't find answers to my specific query, however, I may use it for other assistance. The 'eevblog' site is indeed an extensive data source for 'scopes. However, it is 6 years old and things have moved on since then, and looking at the guide prices they are aimed at the pro user, not a poor Ham!
Anyhow, many thanks again for the research and I'm sure to refer back to some of the sites you recommended.
Steve G8DMS

 

[bertus]

Hello,

You may have seen this on the eevbolg page I posted:
Updated on 01 January, 2021
It is almost a year old, but not 6 years.
As for you budget, the table at that page shows scopes upto 50 MHz.

Bertus